We’re all guilty of it – the minute the weather turns cold, the jeans and boots are pulled on and we neglect to care for what lies beneath. Just because our legs, toes and arms are covered throughout winter, there’s no reason to neglect them. In fact, we are more prone to dry skin, scaling and other dry skin conditions in winter rather than summer so our body needs more attention than ever!
Skin does not deal well with the parching effects of harsh cold temperatures and dry wind followed by indoor heating and that is why winter requires a different beauty regime to what you would normally follow in the warmer months.
For starters, get yourself some good quality moisturiser – one for your face and one for your body – and an exfoliator. Use these on a daily basis to remove dead skin cells and keep your skin hydrated, giving it that youthful, dewy complexion associated with summer.
If you’re despising the onset of winter paleness due to a lack of UV rays, there are a myriad of self-tan options available to freshen up your colour and keep the pale winter blues away.
Keep in mind most of us have skin that lightens a few shades in winter as the tan starts to fade, so your foundation and other makeup items might need a little tweaking to adjust your shades and colours. You may even want to play with different colours to take on warm winter hues rather than bright summer shades. Either way, it’s a great excuse to shop for some new makeup and try out different styles!
On the subject of colour, when was the last time you had a manicure plus pedicure and applied a rich, deep coat of polish to your nails? There’s nothing quite like glossy red nails to show off a beautiful new bracelet or ring and we especially love the Blossom Ring from Samantha Wills.
And when you are shaved, plucked, waxed, moisturised, painted and feeling gorgeous again, it’s time to dress up and hit the town, showing everyone there’s no need to hibernate in winter! There is no excuse not to look and feel your best this winter so be sure to follow these few simple steps and love thy body this winter!
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